Mini Gas Stove Explosion Injures Three While Cooking Hotpot in Vietnam

Three people sustained serious burns after a mini gas stove exploded while a family in Vietnam's Ca Mau province was preparing a hotpot meal. The incident occurred on August 16 in Binh Thanh village, Cai Nuoc commune, during a family gathering of 15 people.

According to local resident D.N.H., 26, the explosion happened around 10 a.m. as the family used two mini gas stoves for their meal. One stove suddenly detonated, creating a large fireball that engulfed the front area of the house and caused panic among those present.

Following the incident, D.N.H. shared a video of the explosion on social media, which has since been widely circulated as a warning about the dangers of using mini gas stoves and cylinders. Authorities are urging the public to avoid using gas stoves and cylinders that are excessively old, show signs of damage, or have been refilled improperly, as these conditions significantly increase the risk of gas leaks and explosions.

The three injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at Cai Nuoc General Hospital, while one person with minor burns has already been discharged.

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The explosion created a large fireball that engulfed the front area, causing many people to panic and flee.